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Title: Adventures in Australia
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Adventures in Australia" by William Henry Giles Kingston is an adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows two young men, Maurice and Guy Thurston, who travel to Australia to find their fortunes with the help of their uncle, Mr. Oliver Strong. As they embark on their journey, they not only explore the uncharted wilderness of Australia but also encounter various challenges, including interactions with its wildlife and indigenous peoples. At the start of the narrative, the brothers are introduced while crossing an Australian forest, equipped for self-defense against potential dangers. They are guided by a native, Toby, as they navigate unfamiliar terrain in search of water. The opening accounts their initial misadventures, including humorous encounters with local wildlife, like the laughing jackass, and intriguing meetings with indigenous warriors. This section establishes the brothers’ enthusiasm for their new life while foreshadowing encounters with bushrangers and other challenges, setting the tone for their adventurous journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
EBook No.: 21383
Published: May 8, 2007
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: Australia -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Aboriginal Australians -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Animals -- Australia -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Adventures in Australia
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Adventures in Australia" by William Henry Giles Kingston is an adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows two young men, Maurice and Guy Thurston, who travel to Australia to find their fortunes with the help of their uncle, Mr. Oliver Strong. As they embark on their journey, they not only explore the uncharted wilderness of Australia but also encounter various challenges, including interactions with its wildlife and indigenous peoples. At the start of the narrative, the brothers are introduced while crossing an Australian forest, equipped for self-defense against potential dangers. They are guided by a native, Toby, as they navigate unfamiliar terrain in search of water. The opening accounts their initial misadventures, including humorous encounters with local wildlife, like the laughing jackass, and intriguing meetings with indigenous warriors. This section establishes the brothers’ enthusiasm for their new life while foreshadowing encounters with bushrangers and other challenges, setting the tone for their adventurous journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
EBook No.: 21383
Published: May 8, 2007
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: Australia -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Aboriginal Australians -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Animals -- Australia -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.